BT RISE, LLC

Purpose of the LLC

BT RISE, LLC exists to support individuals launching or scaling for-profit businesses through financial coaching, business plan development, strategic guidance, and trust-based grants. These services help entrepreneurs turn ideas into income, build sustainable businesses, and strengthen economic vitality across our region.

Separate from the nonprofit

How BT RISE, LLC is different from BT RISE, Inc.

BT RISE operates as a dual-entity organization so we can serve individuals and communities through both charitable programming and entrepreneurship support.

BT RISE, LLC is the for-profit division. It provides services and grant support designed specifically for entrepreneurs and for-profit businesses—separate from nonprofit programming and charitable initiatives led by BT RISE, Inc. 

Financial coaching for entrepreneurs

Business plan development support

Early-stage business grants and technical assistance

Workshops and leadership development support

Keynote speaking and community-based training